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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,522.40, 35,272.26 and 13,664.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,522.40, 35,272.26 and 13,664.50 is: 20,490.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,522.40 : 35,272.26 = 13,664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,522.40/35,272.26 = 13,664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,522.40x = 35,272.26 × 13,664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,522.40x = 481,977,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,977,708.59/23,522.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,490.16

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